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Direct-Sold Vs. Adviser-Sold 529 Plans
529 Plans It's generally best to invest in your own state's 529 plan if you can get an income-tax deduction for your contributions
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What Are Qualified Educational Expenses?
college To use money from a 529 plan tax free or to receive the Hope or Lifetime Learning tax credits, you need to know which college-related costs are eligible.
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Roth IRAs for College Savings?
savings Yes, you can use these accounts to pay for college. Learn the rules and find out if this savings strategy makes sense for you.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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Best Short-term Investments for College
Paying for College Where to stash short-term college cash: a state 529 plan or bank CDs? The answer isn't clear cut.
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The Ins and Outs of 529 Plans
529 Plans What's the best 529 plan? How does the money affect financial aid? We've got the answers you seek about these popular college-savings accounts.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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The Best 529 College-Savings Plans
529 Plans Here are our recommendations for the top plans and whether you should stick with your state's plan.
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Investing for a Child
Financial Planning You have lots of choices when it comes to saving for your kid's future. Find out which option is best for you.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Transfer Roth Funds to a 529?
529 Plans It's usually not a good idea to tap your retirement account for college expenses -- but in some cases it makes sense.
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Everything You Need to Know About 529s
529 Plans These college-savings accounts have improved, and now more states offer a deduction for contributing to one.
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